“I’m more than just his name”: Lexi Jones addresses comparisons to father David Bowie after debut album release

Lexi Jones, daughter of the legendary singer-actor David Bowie and supermodel Iman, has been making waves on social media. Jones, whose real name is Alexandria Zahra Jones, released her debut album Xandri on April 2, 2025. The album features tracks including Moving On, Standing Alone, and Through All The Time, and she posted video clips of the songs on her Instagram account.

Fans congratulated her and, ever since Xandri dropped, there have been headlines comparing Levi's work to her father's. On Thursday, Lexi Jones addressed the issue by posting a poem that started with the lines:

''I'm the daughter of a legend, but I'm more than just his name.''

Lexi Jones responds to David Bowie comparisons following her debut album release

Lexi Jones released her debut album earlier in April 2025. The album consists of 12 tracks and has a unique blend of pop, indie, and electronic music. While her album received love from fans and music lovers, it has also given rise to comparisons, with headlines stating that Levi was following in her dad's footsteps.

She responded to these headlines by posting a poem on her Instagram handle on Thursday, April 10. The poem is titled 'DAVID BOWIE'S DAUGHTER, and it opens this way:

"I'm the daughter of a legend, but I'm more than just his name. They see the blood, they hear the sound, yet fail to see me, don't feel the same.''

The following paragraph read:

''They compare me to his heights, like I'm supposed to reach his light. But I'm not here to chase what's already been done. By loving what I do, I feel I've already won.''

She then mentioned how some like what she made while others don't. She also mentioned how people want her to carry the legacy of her parents. In the following paragraph, she said:

''I'm not a copy, not a shadow. I'm just a girl that's as confused as you, never thought I was good at much, never thought it was worth it to pursue.''

She then wrote:

"But nobody knows how it may feel to be constantly despaired, then finally just saying 'f--k it,' then being all around compared." Her post concluded: "But I'll keep moving, keep doing me. Even when the world is hard to please. I'm not trying to fill his shoes, I'm just trying to find my own peace.''

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Through the poem, Lexi makes the point that she wants to create her own music and craft her path in the industry.

Lexi Jones has posted several video clips of her singing that have received love and appreciation from her fans. Her recent album Xandri is available for streaming on platforms like Apple Music, YouTube, and SoundCloud.

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